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ON LINE, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2009 & IN HOUSE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH AND FROM 9:00 TO 11:00 PRIOR TO AUCTION ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AND MARCH 1ST.

Buyer's Premium

22.5%

Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this catalogue is offered for sale by Bunte Auction Services, Inc. as agent for the consignors (sellers). The following Terms and Conditions of Auction and Information for Buyers and Sellers, posted notices and verbal announcements at the time of sale by the Auctioneer are the conclusive statements of terms and conditions for this auction. Submitting any bid, whether in person, in writing, by telephone or any other means, the buyer acknowledges and accepts these terms and conditions.
1. For buyers using on line bidding service for purchases, a buyerâ€™s premium of 22.5% will be added to each purchase to reach the total sales price or bidding in house a buyerâ€™s premium of 20% of the hammer price will be added to every purchase to reach to the total sales price.
2. The total sales price is subject to applicable sales tax of 7.75%. Buyers that are tax exempt must have proper forms on file at our office, including a copy of the certificate.
3. Payment can be made with Visa, Master Card, Discover, Paypal, cash or money order. No personal checks will be accepted. Buyers paying by wire transfer must add wire/bank fees to balance due.
4. Complete payment must be made day of auction or upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. Money orders must be received within five (5) days of the auction from successful on line bidders. Invoices are subject to audit for error and the bidder is responsible for paying any balance due therein.
5. Lots shall not be removed until payment is made. After two (2) weeks, any items remaining at the auction gallery will be placed in storage with those costs being charged to the buyer.
6. The highest bidder shall be the buyer or if any dispute arises between two or more bidders the auctioneer shall decide the buyer or immediately put the item up for sale again.
7. Due to uncertainties of bidding a lot may sell to the auctioneer for the same amount bid by an Internet bidder. The auctioneerâ€™s decision shall be binding and final.
8. The record of sale kept by the auctioneer and clerk will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes.
9. Some lots are offered subject to a reserve. A reserve is a confidential minimum price below which such a lot will not be sold. Bunte Auction will bid on behalf of the seller when an item has a reserve.
10. Bunte Auction will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute bid(s).
11. All auction inquires must be received by 8:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the sale as well as e-mail inquires.
12. While Bunte Auction makes every attempt to look for flaws in the items as such it is the responsibility of those bidders that are not able to personally view the lots to call in for condition reports. Bunte Auction does guarantee for fourteen (14) days from the time of the auction items as described in the catalogue (except for condition). After the fourteen (14) day period all items are to remain sold without further recourse. Refunds in cash or credit shall be for the purchase price only, shipping costs excluded. Any announcements and addendum prior to the auction takes precedence over the description in the catalogue. This guarantee is only valid to the original buyer. The item(s) must be in the same condition as when purchased. Discrepancies of descriptions shall be decided by a mutually agreed upon expert in the field. The authentication must be in writing and is at the expense of the purchaser.
13. *BUNTE AUCTION DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR SHIPPING ESTIMATES. However, we can recommend the following independent shipping services: The UPS Store â€“ (store3995@theupsstore.com 1-847-717-3249) or Mail Plus â€“ 1-847-695-3302 or for Furniture and large items - Craters & Freighters - nwchicago@cratersandfreighters.com 1-847-427-0319 - or for all your shipping needs - Shipping Place of St. Charles â€“ (gjfarrell@prodigy.net 1-630-377-0033). Clients are welcome to pick up their items from our location or make their own shipping arrangements. However, please be aware that items not picked up or shipped within one week following and auction are subject to forfeiture.